What Do American Drivers on Congested Roads and Soviet Shoppers

question 453

Multiple Choice

What do American drivers on congested roads and Soviet shoppers waiting in line to purchase clothing have in common?

• A)Both the American drivers and the Soviet shoppers are consuming products at prices that do not represent the full costs of the products.
• B)Both the American drivers and the Soviet shoppers can purchase as much as they want at the market price.
• C)Both the American drivers and the Soviet shoppers could avoid waiting if the prices were lowered.
• D)American drivers and Soviet shoppers have nothing in common.

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Definitions:

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